Florida State University and the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship in the College of Business has released its inaugural Seminole 100 list of successful business owners

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State University and the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship in the College of Business has released its inaugural Seminole 100 list of successful business owners.

The annual list recognizes innovative FSU alumni who lead some of the fastest-growing and most profitable businesses in America. It includes businesses from a wide range of industries and of all sizes. More than 60 of the honorees are located in Florida.

Inc. Magazine verified financial information from each company and ranked them on a compounded annual growth rate during a three-year period. Several of the Seminole 100 businesses were also named to the “Inc. 5000,” a comprehensive list of the 5,000 fastest-growing businesses in the United States.

Florida State alumni, friends and members of the general public are invited to celebrate the Seminole 100 honorees at the University Center Club on Saturday, March 3, 2018. The evening will include a reception, dinner and awards ceremony.

“Each year the Seminole 100 will showcase the fastest-growing businesses owned by FSU alumni,” said Randy Blass, the executive director of the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship. “They are part of a large group of alumni-owned businesses that operate as important economic growth agents across the country.

“Every day, the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship is preparing students and small business owners to become leading entrepreneurs. During the annual Seminole 100 celebration, we get to honor the achievements of these select few and recognize Florida State’s valuable role in creating and sustaining vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems.”

The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship is part of Florida State University’s College of Business and its mission is to cultivate, train and inspire entrepreneurial leaders through world-class executive education, applied training, public recognition and leading-edge research.

A 1995 contribution from Jim and Jan Moran and JM Family Enterprises established the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship at the Florida State University College of Business with additional support through the years. Since 2011, further enhancements to the Jim Moran Institute and its outreach have been made possible by Jan Moran and The Jim Moran Foundation.